Middle School Athletics

North Cobb Christian School fields 16 Middle School athletic teams in the Georgia High School Association and North Atlanta Metro League. These teams include: Volleyball, Girls Cross Country, Boys Cross Country, Fast-Pitch Softball, Support Cheerleading, Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Swimming, Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer, Baseball, Girls Track, Boys Track, Girls Tennis, Boys Tennis, and Golf.

NORTH COBB CHRISTIAN ATHLETIC MISSION STATEMENT

North Cobb Christian Athletics fosters spiritual growth, promotes a positive self-image, and instills dedication and commitment to personal and team goals in the heart and mind of every athlete while developing skills and knowledge of the rules necessary for competition.

MIDDLE SCHOOL COACHING PHILOSOPHY

The middle school athletic program attempts to meet the needs of the unique and fast changing emotional, physical and mental stages of the 11 to 13 year old. The primary goals of the middle school coach should be:

1. Participation. Our desire is to involve as many of our students as possible into the sports program. More players are carried on the middle school team than at any other level. Limitations should be confined to the availability of uniforms and the ability to adequately instruct and conduct practice in the time allotted. When cuts are needed, consideration should be taken to avoid singling out one or two players.
2. Positive Attitudes. The goal is to teach Christian character, sportsmanship, team effort and enthusiasm. In the big picture of life, these will be more important than mastering of physical skills.
3. Involvement. Taking into consideration the self esteem of the middle school athlete and the importance of playing time during this phase of development, every effort should be made to involve the athlete in as much playing time as possible. Utilize less talented players early in the game as well as when you have a decisive lead or an inevitable loss.
4. Practice Times. At this level, athletes have energy to burn; however coaches need to allow for the adjustment to new academic requirements and time needed in the evening to respond to the demands of middle school homework. The intensity and duration of the practice must be less than that of the varsity or junior varsity programs. “Days off” that are built into the practice schedule are beneficial. Note: 8th grade athletes are eligible for play at Junior Varsity or Varsity levels, but it is not the desire of this department to move a player up to fill a roster. The “playing up” of 8th grade athletes is a decision that will be made after meeting with the athletic director and coaches involved. The athletic director will make the final decision.